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In my life that simply makes you a younger, more desirable woman than ever... can you still do the splits like that in the photo? Just kidding around again.. you're getting better, not older! The beauty inside, is timeless- remember that, dear..

Welcome to the club! I've been 50 since November. Figures, I'm older than everyone. Anyway, I just wanted to say that (although I wouldn't have believed it had you told me even a week before) this is turning out to be probably the most wonderful year of my life. No kidding.

I celebrated my 50th BIG TIME!!! I had a stroke the week before my 49th--damn straight I was celebrating. I was celebrating just being healthy and alive! And I'm celebrating every day, every year from now on! George Burns said it best, "We can't help getting older, but we don't have to get old." VM, you are never going to be old with your sense of humor! Happy Birthday--and many, many more!!

I'll tell you the same thing I told my own mom, she just turned 51 on the 25th. You're already a year older, your birthday's simply the end of the year in terms of your age. You're mostly-50 at this point, so just get over it and enjoy the fact that you're obviously an awesome 50-year old. ;)

A friend of mine turned 40 back in November. She refused to let anyone say the word forty. So she came up with "The big 20-20". So when her birthday finally came around everything had Happy 20-20 Birthday" on it instead of "40".

I just turned 58, so I'm looking at an even worse number in a couple of years!! I have to share though. When I turned 50, I was in the middle of an ugly divorce after 22 plus years of marriage. My kids were a mess from it, but through it all, I've been the most comfortable being in my 50's! Life hasn't always been easy, but the older we can get, we can always use the line that I use, "I'm old, so I don't give a shit"!! An early happy birthday to you my friend!

I completely agree with you. I never dread birthdays because it means I'm still here! I lost my Mom 4 years ago and miss her more than I can say. I love your blog and the way you look at life! Thanks for sharing.

Don't forget to tip the waitress. I really DO live on tips....

Cause I know you want to buy stuff...

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I am a teacher, a writer, and the mother of three children. I've decided I'll never give up. No matter how many battles I lose; no matter how many tears I shed; no matter how many martinis I have to drink, I will continue to fight the good fight! I love to laugh, believe that every day is a new day, and thank God each morning that I am still here.